Hiring Organization

National Fraud Enforcement Division

Hiring Office

Health Care Fraud Section

Attorney Appointment Type

Attorney Permanent

Job ID

FRD-HCF-SDC-1

Location:

Multiple Locations

Application Deadline:

Sunday, November 15, 2026

About the Office

The Department of Justice’s National Fraud Enforcement Division (“Fraud Division”) investigates and prosecutes those who commit fraud against the American people. We fulfill our mission by using advanced data-driven investigative techniques; coordinating with agencies responsible for administering taxpayer-funded programs; partnering with federal, tribal, state, territorial, and local law enforcement on fraud-fighting efforts; developing systems and processes that ensure efficient identification and investigation of fraud; and equipping prosecutors and law enforcement with state-of-the-art tools and resources needed to bring criminal actors to justice. The Fraud Division works every day to protect the financial integrity of the United States of America, ensure the vibrancy of the American economy, and seek justice for victims of fraud. This posting is for Senior Deputy Chief positions within the Fraud Division’s Health Care Fraud Section. This announcement will be open until positions are filled. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis beginning on or before October 21, 2026.

The Fraud Division's Health Care Fraud Section is comprised of experienced white-collar prosecutors dedicated to prosecuting the nation’s most complex health care fraud matters and criminal conduct involving the illegal prescribing and dispensing of opioids and other controlled substances. The Section's core mission is to protect the public fisc, involving health care benefit programs such as Medicare, Medicaid, and TRICARE, and to protect patients from egregious fraudulent schemes that result in patient harm, including the overprescribing of controlled substances. The Section routinely prosecutes defendants who orchestrate schemes that result in the loss of hundreds of millions of dollars, the distribution of thousands of controlled substance pills, and complex money laundering, tax, and other associated financial crime offenses.

Job Description

The Fraud Division, U.S. Department of Justice is seeking qualified, experienced attorneys for permanent Senior Deputy Chief positions in the Health Care Fraud Section.

The Senior Deputy Chief position is responsible for the supervision of the Fraud Division’s most significant matters. The incumbent is also responsible for assisting in all aspects of Division leadership, and in the development and management of teams of prosecutors.

As Senior Deputy Chief, the incumbent:

- Supervises and manages the work of the Section Trial Attorneys, Assistant Deputy Chiefs, and Deputy Chiefs responsible for particular aspects of the mission to ensure ongoing individual and team development, identify and correct deficiencies, and appropriately allocate personnel resources.
- Assists and supports Fraud Division’s management by providing input on budget allocation, hiring, personnel disciplinary actions, technology, and various Department reporting responsibilities as they pertain to the program.
- Develops and maintains the program to foster effective national investigation and prosecution of complex white collar and corporate investigations and prosecutions, including developing litigation priorities and policy and legislative recommendations.
- Manages the Section’s program to prosecute fraud-related matters,



which includes investigations and prosecutions in partnership with U.S. Attorney’s Offices, federal law enforcement agencies, civil regulatory partners, and foreign law enforcement officials.
- Ensures that the Section and its staff execute the fraud enforcement strategy and accomplish the enforcement goals set by the Deputy Assistant Attorney General.
- Advises Deputy Chiefs on strategic approaches to their cases. Advises high-level Department officials on matters relating to significant prosecutions and the Section’s legal and policy work.
- Serves as a liaison on cases and related matters between the Fraud Division and other DOJ components and U.S. Attorneys' Offices, and with a variety of other criminal and civil enforcement agencies and officials on white-collar crime issues.
- Represents the U.S. in direct negotiations and discussions with corporate counsel and high-level corporate officials.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications: All applicants must possess a J.D., or equivalent, degree, be duly licensed and authorized to practice as an attorney under the laws of any State, territory of the United States, or the District of Columbia, and have at least five (5) years of post J.D. legal experience, to include at least five (5) years of federal prosecution experience; and have supervisory experience. Applicants must also be an active member of the bar in positive standing.

Preferred Qualifications: Your qualifications will be further evaluated based upon the following competencies:

- Experience as a criminal prosecutor in federal or state court.
- Experience as an attorney in private practice.
- Experience with civil or criminal health care fraud matters.
- Experience as a judicial law clerk.
- Experience in U.S. District Court or state court.
- Experience conducting investigations of organizations and entities, including corporations.
- Experience training criminal prosecutors and investigators.
- Experience working with law enforcement agencies.
- Experience supervising federal prosecutors and non-attorney personnel.

Application Process

The Application Package must be received by 11:59 PM, Eastern Time, on the closing date of this announcement. Interested attorneys should submit a resume, cover letter, writing sample, and their most recent SF-50 (if applicable) in PDF format to [email protected] with the subject line in the following format: “Senior Deputy Chief (Health Care Fraud Section) – Last name, First name.” If your application is not submitted in the requested format, it will not be considered.

A complete application package must include:

- Cover Letter (highlighting relevant experience).

- Resume - Applicants will be evaluated based on a comparison of the position requirements against the quality and extent of experience or related education as reflected in their resume. Applicants are encouraged to ensure work experiences clearly show the possession of knowledge of the subject matter pertinent to the position and the technical skills to successfully perform the duties of the position. Your resume must be no more than 2 pages. Resumes longer than 2 pages will not be accepted.



Please ensure all information you believe is qualifying for the position is contained within your resume, or you may be marked ineligible. Additionally, your resume must include your JD date and the following information for each job listed: month and year, start/end dates (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008), and full-time or part time status (include hours worked per week).

- Writing Sample: Not to exceed 10 pages.

- SF-50 (if applicable) – Current or former federal employees and political appointees should note this on their resume and include an SF-50 with their application documents. The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C or Non-Career SES employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the HR Office.

- Documentation of eligibility for special hiring authorities (if applicable) to prove appointment eligibility. Examples include: Schedule A disability letter, Peace Corps volunteer letter, military spouse hiring authority documentation, etc.

- Schedule A Documentation (if applicable) - The Fraud Division welcomes and encourages applications from persons with disabilities and is firmly committed to satisfying its affirmative obligations under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 to ensure that persons with disabilities have every opportunity to be hired and advanced on the basis of merit within the Department.

- Veterans Preference Documentation (if applicable):

- If you are a discharged, non-disabled veteran, you must submit a copy of your DD-214 showing character discharge (Member 4 copy), or other Documentation of Service and Separation under Honorable Conditions. If you don't have your DD-214, you may request it after discharge from the National Archives at www.archives.gov/veterans .
- If you are a veteran within 120 days of discharge, you must submit signed documentation from the Armed Forces certifying: 1) your expected release/retirement from active duty, 2) under honorable conditions, 3) your pay grade/rank/rate at time of discharge, 4) dates of active duty service, 5) any campaign or expeditionary medals received, and 6) dated within 120 days of your separation.
- If you are a disabled veteran, Purple Heart recipient, or mother or spouse of a disabled or deceased veteran, you must submit a completed SF-15 http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf and all additional proof required by the SF-15, as applicable. If you don't have your Department of Veterans Affairs letter establishing proof of disability, you may request it at https://www.va.gov/resources/getting-started-with-va/ or call +91-XXXXXXXXXX.

Applicants should familiarize themselves and comply with the relevant rules of professional conduct regarding any possible conflicts of interest in connection with their applications. In particular, please notify this Office if you currently represent clients or adjudicate matters in which this Office is involved and/or you have a family member who is representing clients or adjudicating matters in which this Office is involved so that we can evaluate any potential conflicts of interest or disqualification issues that may need to be addressed under those circumstances.

Salary

This is a permanent position at the GS-15 grade level. The salary range for this position will be based on the duty location. See OPM’s Web page at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/salaries-wages/2026/general-schedule/

📌 Senior Deputy Chief (Health Care Fraud Section) (Meghalaya)
🏢 U.S. Department of Justice
📍 Meghalaya